For trip schedules and reservations, go online to www.morrobaylanding.com or call 771-5500.

Virg’s Landing

Four- to six-foot swells are forecast for the weekend, so Virg’s will be back in business after a week of no trips. The two-day trip to Cape San Martin departs at 10 p.m. Friday. It is fully booked.

Three-quarter- and half-day trips with fares of $69 and $57, respectively, have openings.

The 2015 saltwater fishing season ends Dec. 31.

“Weather permitting, we will run a one-day trip to Cape San Martin aboard the Princess on Dec. 31. The fare is $125,” Virg’s general manager Bruce Harwood said.

During Morro Bay’s traditional Lighted Boat Parade on Dec. 5, the Princess was named “the best lighted boat.”

Port San Luis Boatyard

No boats were launched last week. It was the first time that happened in 2015. There were zero launches for three days from Nov. 16 to 22 and two idle days Nov. 23 to 29, and again Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.

Lake Nacimiento

Heritage Ranch reporter Dave Rymal delivered some sad news this week.

“One of the great fisherman on this lake and a friend of everybody, Bunky Giles, died on Monday, Dec. 14. He was 82. His name has appeared in my reports numerous times in the past several years. Bunky frequently fished with buddies Brad and Jack Foster. He will be missed.”

Santa Margarita Lake

Marina Manager Ken Hemer said: “Weather conditions kept most anglers at home this past week. Reports were hard to come by. Catfish provided the most consistent action. They have been dining on cut baits such as nightcrawlers. The White Oak area and fishing docks have been the prime locations.”